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Kent Ridge Downhill Trail
Kent Ridge Downhill Trail
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Kent Ridge Downhill Trail
Kent Ridge Park is a 47-hectare public park located in Kent Ridge, Singapore, between the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Science Park. Due to its undisturbed habitat and abundant plant life, it is a popular venue for bird-watchers and eco-tourists. At nearly 70 metres above sea level, the downhill line at Kent Ridge Park is located along Vigilante Drive, just off the endlessly winding South Buona Vista Road, where the most hardened of road warriors would have, at some point, attempted training climbs.
The Trail Appeal
A descent down this section of the Kent Ridge Park mountain bike trail will present a rider with a generous mixture of big wide berms and concave drop-offs.
The layout of the run may be a smooth flowing one but it will challenge rider ability to maintain speed and balance negotiate network tight hairpin corners that follow after another. at various points short seemingly steep concave drops test your mettle you either commit or opt for beside it.
Your bicycle rental comes with a complimentary use of a helmet.
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Pick Up & Drop Off Location
Pick Up & Drop Off Location
Please pick up your bicycle at these locations:
Pick Up & Drop Off Location
Vigilante Drive, Carpark A, Kent Ridge Park, Singapore 118176
Ride Summary
Ride Summary
Difficulty:Medium - Difficult
Distance:400m
Terrain:Downhill
The Trail Appeal
A descent down this section of the Kent Ridge Park mountain bike trail will present a rider with a generous mixture of big wide berms and concave drop-offs. The layout of the run may be a smooth flowing one, but it will challenge a rider’s ability to maintain speed and balance to negotiate the network of tight hairpin corners that follow one after another. At various points, short but seemingly steep concave drops will test your mettle — you either commit to it, or opt for the ‘chicken run’ beside it.
Given the short length of the course, each descent will see the average rider clock in at just under two minutes. Faster, more confident riders though, could easily manage it in 50 seconds or less. The only downside here is that it will take a lot more time and effort to push your bike back up the steep slope for the next run.
Rated by National Parks as a trail for intermediate to advanced riders, the trail can be technical, with berms of varying sizes and drops to challenge all but the most seasoned veterans. That, however, can be managed by going slower, stopping when necessary and riding the features that you are comfortable with. Also, always keep an eye out for nature: a tree actually fell just before we took the big drop towards the last section of the trail, effectively shortening an already brief course.
Cycling Routes
Cycling Routes
Please follow this route for a smoother cycling experience.
Kent Ridge Downhill Trail.
Download the PDF map here.
Duration
Duration
From 2 hours to 6 hours, the choice is yours. Want more?
Call us at +659429-0915 to extend your cycling experience.
FAQ's
FAQ's
Head to our FAQ page.
In case of any emergency or accident, customers can call 999/995 or the NParks helpline at 1800-471 7300. The locations of the first aid posts, and the numbers to call for emergency assistance are indicated on map boards situated at various locations on the island or routes.
We recommend that cyclists rent helmets from us or bring their own. At some areas with steeper slopes, there are signs to inform cyclists to dismount and push their bicycles for their own safety.
